Development of Continuing Education in the Context of Digitalization and Global Educational Trends

Abstract

The article examines the processes of transformation of education in the context of globalization and digitalization, in particular, trends in the development of lifelong learning and the introduction of digital educational technologies. It examines modern strategies for the formation of competencies in different countries of the world, including the USA, Canada, the countries of the European Union and Japan, and also analyzes Ukrainian realities in the context of integration into the global educational space. It is shown that digitalization, personalization of educational trajectories, development of open educational resources and introduction of innovative technologies are becoming key factors determining the effectiveness of continuing education. The importance of creating a national digital educational ecosystem integrated with European certification systems, which allows ensuring mutual recognition of qualifications, expanding academic mobility and adapting curricula to the needs of the global labor market, is substantiated. A theoretical and analytical model of the development of lifelong learning is presented, reflecting the complex interaction of global trends and national characteristics, allowing to predict future transformations of educational systems and optimize strategies for their development. The article emphasizes the practical significance of the results for higher education institutions, education management bodies and educational platforms, as they form an analytical basis for planning educational programs that meet the modern requirements of the knowledge economy and global society. Thus, the study demonstrates that the transformation of education in a global context contributes to the formation of competencies necessary for effective participation in modern society and creates conditions for the development of lifelong, flexible and inclusive learning.

 Keywords: globalization, lifelong learning, digitalization, transformation of education, competency-based approach